Lindsey Vonn says she could compete in 2026 Olympics despite injury

Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn said at a press conference in Italy on Tuesday, February 3, that she has been doing extensive therapy, consulting with doctors, training in the gym and had skied that day. She added that if her knee feels stable, is not swollen and she wears a knee brace, "I am confident I can compete on Sunday."

Vonn ruptured her left ACL while competing in a downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday, January 30; she initially walked off but was later airlifted. She said "This is not obviously what I had hoped for" and acknowledged that her chances are not the same as before the crash, but added, "But I know there's still a chance, and as long as there's a chance, I will try."

If health permits, Vonn is scheduled to race in the women's downhill on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the same event she won a gold medal in 2010; her participation in the Super-G is undetermined. Downhill training is scheduled to air live on Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

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